The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-06-23
THE TEACHERS, ASSEMBLY.
The Largest Educational Organiza.
ton in the South.
From the Daily Teacher.

The Largest Educational Organiza-
ton in the South.
From the Daily Teacher.
MOREHEAD CITY, n. c., June
16.-In all the history of North
Carolina there has never before been
seen within our borders such an as
semblage of ambitious, progressive
and enthusiastic teachers, consecrat-
ed to the noble profession which
they have chosen. And never be-
fore has the Atlantic and North Car
olina Railroad carried larger, more
cultured, refined and congenial body
of men and women. The splendid
representative character of the COM
pany and the handsome personnel
were the subjects of many compli-
mentary comments from the people
at every station along the route.
The committee could not have
selected better place for the session
than the great Atlantic Hotel, for
here is combined every facility for
comfort, enjoyment and physical
benefit The immense building is
thoroughly alive with the happiest
and largest family which has ever
been its guest. The Assembly is
entirely free from the crowding and
discomforts of former sessions, where
accommodations were SO limited, and
this fact is a source of great comfort
to all.
JUNE 18TH.
At II o'clock NJ, the Assembly,
numbering nearly eight hundred,
gathered in the great ballroom of
the Atlantic Hotel in an introduc-
tory session.
The State Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction, Hon. S. NJ. Finger,
was called to preside at this session
by President Alderman.
&! Major Finger on taking the chair
said
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is the first time the Teachers
! Assembly has met in the eastern part
of the State. 1t had been thought
that the mountain region was better
suited for our annual gatherings, for
more reasons than one but Judging
by the splendid accommodations and
the delightful breezes we have here,
not to mention other things, we are tc
be congratulated that the managers OF
) the Assembly selected this place by
the sea. for this meeting.
But however strong are the prompt
ings of my heart to speak a word in
merited praise of Eastern Carolina
and of this pleasant seaside resort, l
forbear to do so because Il welcome
:. will be extended by native Of Eas-
tern Carolina, resident of this good
county, who, although young man,
: is by no means unknown IN our State
. 1t affords me very great pleasure to be
allowed to introduce Hon. c. r.
/ Thomas, Jr., who will now address the
5 Assembly.
Major Finger then introduced in
very pleasant terms Hon. Charles
r. Thomas, Jr., of Beaufort, who
t extended to the Teachers Assembly
5 a most hearty and sincere welcome
e to the eastern portion of North Car
olina.
: The speaker briefly reviewed the
r history and organization of the As
: sembly, sketching its growth and
importance in the State. Such an
D eloquent welcome and noble tribute
: to the teachers has scarcely been ex-
: celled in the State. He heartily en-
J. dorsed the establishment of the
5 North Carolina Normal College for
: the training of her noble and devot
q ed teachers.
t Upon invitation of the President,
e Mr.. John w. Starnes, County Su
= perintendent of Buncombe, as rep
. resentative from the Blue Ridge,
!. then thanked the speaker for the
v welcome extended to the teachers.
o DIR. W. l.. Arendell, Mayor, City
e of Morehead, also extended hearty
f welcome, and offered to the teachers
$ the 'freedom of the city" during
v their stay. Mr.. c. f. Siler of Far
b ters, moved that the Assembly express
: by rising vote its thanks for such
: a cordial reception SO pleasantly ex
! tended to the teachers on their first
n visit to the seaside.
o The afternoon has been spent in
t sailing, fishing and visiting the
n prominent places of interest in this
e vicinity. The great attraction seems
to be the splendid surf, and it is
expected that almost the entire
n Assembly will enjoy a delightful
9 plunge into the Atlantic during the
d session.